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Investing in Real Estate: 1031 Exchanges, Part I
Written by Ricky Novak on September 8, 2011
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Between 2002 and 2007, real estate investors and developers built tremendous wealth and preserved significant equity by using tax-deferred exchanges under Section 1031 of the IRS Code. Section 1031 exchanges became commonplace in most transactional real estate planning and resulted in exceptional tax-mitigation opportunities. During…
Property Taxes: 6 Ways To Get Your Property Taxes Reduced
Written by Sam Tamkin on September 1, 2011
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With or without the Tea Party, people have disliked and continue to dislike paying real estate taxes on their homes. The good news is that you can always try to get your property taxes reduced. There’s just one major problem you’ll have in fighting to…
Mortgage Rates, Programs, and Fees: FAQs From Ilyce Glink
Written by Ilyce Glink on August 29, 2011
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Did you join real estate expert Ilyce Glink on the last Live Chat? If you missed out, here’s an excerpt with common questions about qualifying for a mortgage and paying your mortgage. Sign up for the next Live Chat on the Equifax Facebook page. Q:…
Investing in Real Estate: Lease Option Benefits
Written by Andy Heller on August 25, 2011
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As a real estate investor, you have the choice between either buying and holding your properties or turning around and selling them. If you’re going to buy and hold, it’s important to attract quality tenants who will care for your home as if it were…
Foreclosures: The Beginning of the End, Part I
Written by Steve Cook on August 9, 2011
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The Beginning of the End of the Foreclosure Era – Part One: Reading the Signs Steve Cook, Real Estate Economy Watch Since 2006, more than 6.5 million families have lost their homes to foreclosure, and today hundreds of thousands more are at risk of joining…
Investing in Real Estate? Plan Exit Strategy Before You Buy
Written by Andy Heller on August 5, 2011
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Prepare Your Real Estate Investing Exit Strategy Before You Buy By Andy Heller There’s no denying it: We’re in the middle of a crazy real estate market. While there are still many different ways investors can make money in real estate, my strongest recommendation is…
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